Obituaries

Gerald M Williams

Jul 12, 2017

Gerald M. Williams, 76, of Alva, Florida passed away on July 12, 2017. He was born in Lee County, Florida on October 17, 1940. Gerald is the son of Irene and Irving Williams. He contributed to his community by working in the field of transportation as a truck driver. We will never forget his courageous service with...

Alejandro Manuel Luis

Jul 10, 2017

Alejandro Manuel Luis, 28, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 10, 2017. He was born in Minatitlan, Mexico on January 2, 1989. Luis served his community working as painter in the construction field. Alejandro is the son of Carmen Luis. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his local arrangements. For any further information regarding...

Bernadine C Kramer

Jul 10, 2017

Bernardine C. Kramer, 84, of Marco Island, Florida passed away on July 10, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 1933. Bernardine is the daughter of Faustine and Andrew Nowicki. Kramer served her community working as an educator. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her local arrangements. For any further information...

Daniel C Boyer

Jul 9, 2017

Daniel C. Boyer, 73, of North Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 9, 2017. He was born in Malone, New York on June 17, 1944. Boyer served his community working as the maintenance foreman for Wyrth Pharmaceuticals. Daniel is the son of Louvilla and Robert Boyer and leaves behind his wife, Barbara Boyer. Gallaher American Family...

Michael B Cooke

Jul 7, 2017

Michael B. Cooke, 74, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on July 7, 2017. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 12, 1942. Michael is the son of Pansy and Roland Cooke. He served his community working as a Chief Engineer while employed by Southwest Florida Airport. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements....

Peter Steve Boyette

Jul 7, 2017

Peter S. Boyette, 79, of Bokeelia, Florida passed away on July 7, 2017. He was born in Ohio on June 24, 1938. Peter turned his enlistment with the United States Navy into his lifelong career working as a Merchant Marine Seaman for the Department of Defense. We will always remember him as a proud veteran and will...

David J Andrews

Jul 7, 2017

David J. Andrews, 57, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 7, 2017. He was originally from Alexandria, Virginia. David was born to James Andrews on March 23, 1960. He served his community working as a carpenter. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

William Robert Bates

Jul 6, 2017

William Robert Bates, 92, of Fort Myers Beach, Florida passed away on July 6, 2017. He was born in Dexter, Michigan on May 10, 1925. William is the son of Ruby and Carl Bates. He served his community working as a commercial airline pilot. Bates gained much of his experience as a pilot prior to his employment while he...

Michael Powell

Jul 5, 2017

Michael Powell, 46, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 5, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1971. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. We send our most sincere sympathies to his loved ones during this difficult time.

Daniel Garrison

Jul 4, 2017

Daniel Garrison, 48, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on July 4, 2017. He was born in Schenectady, New York on January 6, 1969. Garrison served his community working in transportation as a truck driver. Daniel is the son of Daniel Ward and Julia Garrison, and leaves behind his wife, Stacey Ann Garrison. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has...

Steve Robinson

Jul 3, 2017

Steve Robinson, 48, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 3, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1968 in Fort Myers, Florida. Steve is the son of Dorothy Robinson and John Chant. He served his community working as a laborer. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. Our most sincere sympathies go out...

Vincent S. Schachner

Jul 3, 2017

Vincent Schachner, 76, passed away suddenly July 3.  He is survived by his wife Rose; sons Kurt (Casey), Stephen (Whitney) and Tony (Robin); grandson Chase; and sister Alison (Lee).  He was predeceased by his twin sister Sally.  Vince was a retired police officer from Prince George's County, MD.  He volunteered for 30 years with Crime Solvers (MD) and Crime...

Christine L Yunker

Jul 2, 2017

Christine L. Yunker, 68, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on July 2, 2017. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 31, 1949.  Yunker graciously served her community working for the county and government as a social worker. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. We send our deepest condolences to her...

Scott Octave Frost

Jul 2, 2017

Scott Octave Frost, 65, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away on July 2, 2017. He was born in Flint, Michigan on June 1, 1952. Scott is the son of Mary Lillian and Jack Matthew Frost. He served his community as an entertainer. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. For any further information, please feel...

Scott E Workman

Jul 1, 2017

Scott E. Workman, 37, of Naples, Florida passed away on July 1, 2017. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on August 29, 1979. Workman loyally served his community working as a charter boat captain. Scott is the son of Deborah Petrigala and Douglas Workman. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. We send our deepest...

John Short

Jul 1, 2017

John Short, 67, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on July 1, 2017. He was born on August 30, 1949. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. We send our most sincere sympathies to his loved ones during this difficult time.

Jenelle Elizabeth Byrne

Jul 1, 2017

Jenelle Elizabeth Byrne, 31, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on July 1, 2017. She was born here in Fort Myers on July 23, 1985. Jenelle is the daughter of Kimberly & Christopher Byrne. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Jose Ledezma Espinoza

Jun 29, 2017

Jose Ledezma Espinoza, 41, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on June 29, 2017. He is originally from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Jose was born on March 11, 1975 to Josefina Espinoza and Guillermo Ledezma Solis. He leaves behind his wife, Rufina Pablo Lopez, and his children. Gallaher American Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.

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Charles M. Mathis

Jun 26, 2017

Charles Michael Mathis, 50, of Bonita Springs, Florida passed away on June 26, 2017.  He was born in East Point, Georgia on April 28, 1967.  Charles is the son of Ila and Charles Mathis.

He loyally served his community in the retail foods industry while working as a meat cutter.  We will never forget his witty personality,...

Eleanor M Gundelach

Jun 23, 2017

Eleanor M Gundelach, 93, of Fort Myers, Florida peacefully passed away on June 23, 2017.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 29, 1924.  Eleanor is the daughter of Louise and Peter J. Hetzel.

She loyally served her community while working in the sewing industry in canvas fabrication.  We will never forget her uplifting personality or...